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Red Bull will not repeat the dominance it showed this season in 2024 as it sees diminishing returns on car development, predicts team principal Christian Horner. Max Verstappen won 19 of the 22 rac…
Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, predicts that the team will not be able to replicate the dominance they showed this season in 2024, as they are experiencing diminishing returns on car development. In 2023, Max Verstappen won 19 out of 22 races, with Sergio Perez winning two and only Carlos Sainz’s victory preventing a clean sweep. Horner acknowledges that their success this year will be difficult to maintain, stating that it will be a unicorn year for them. While Red Bull and Verstappen are still considered favorites for next year, Horner believes that other teams will be able to catch up in terms of performance by following similar development philosophies. He expects next year’s cars to adopt a similar philosophy to Red Bull’s RB19. The team has focused on evolution rather than revolution in their car development and has had to be frugal with their resources due to limited wind tunnel time. Overall, Horner anticipates a more competitive field in the coming years.
